UKIP ’s leader revealed his special fondness for the Llŷn Peninsula during a stop at a pub as the party faithful descends upon North Wales.

With his party predicted to win as many as nine seats in May’s Assembly Election, Nigel Farage was in buoyant mood before’s UKIP’s annual spring conference at Llandudno ’s Venue Cymru, which kicks off on Saturday.

While touring the town on Friday, which included a visit to The Albert pub, Farage reminisced over past visits to North Wales, noting a special fondness for the Llŷn Peninsula.

“But it’s a much different story when you’re a party with a real chance of winning seats, compared to when you have no hope of winning. Candidates have been jockeying for positions, that’s for certain.”

Mr Farage had been in the Albert pub in Llandudno when he was interviewed by the Daily Post's intrepid reporter

When asked about why the party chose to come to Llandudno, Farage was adamant: “This is a strong message that we are taking Wales seriously.

“We enjoyed phoenomenal success in the European Elections and last year’s General Election, where we were foiled by the electoral system.